Long Tone Starter

Materials Needed

• Assembled flute
• Tuner (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Stand with good posture. Feet shoulder-width apart, shoulders relaxed.

2. 2

   Take a deep breath from your belly, not your chest.

3. 3

   Play a comfortable middle-register note like B or A.

4. 4

   Hold the note as long as you can with a steady, even tone.

5. 5

   Listen carefully — is the sound smooth from beginning to end?

6. 6

   Rest, then repeat with a different note.

7. 7

   Try to hold each note for at least 8 counts at a slow tempo.